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1.        Thank Scribe – Donna Jones
2.        Thank Set Up Crew – Mike Caldwell, Tom Farmer, Bill Shouse, Pastor Jon Robinson
3.        Mystery Greeter(s) –
4.        Birthdays:  Bill Shouse (16^th), Bob Beeby (19^th)
5.        Anniversaries:  Rick and Cindi Gould(13^th), Richard and Cheryl McArthur (14^th) and Jack and Jane McClenahan (18^th)

1.        Dark next week. Step-down party Wednesday June 19 5:30 pm 828 Foothill Lane (green 2-story house. Park on the street.

1.        DG Frank Ortiz Step-down and District Awards Night 6 pm June 29, Santa Maria

1.        Richard Haas at the wine festival

1.        Judge allowing vote on water   

1.       Fr. Jeff – For Steve F helping a lady who misplaced underwear?       

1.        Bob D – For Moose Club helpers
2.       Linda T – For Nicki for the fabulous job she did with the hospitality area
3.        Steve F – Just wanted to give a buck
4.        Mike D – For amazing set-up crew at wine festival, especially the Mays and Crawfords
5.        Rick G –For the Ojai Music Festival. Of 37 events he made it to 12.
6.    Gayel  – For the best grandkids!

1.        Rick T – Q –Who Invented Father’s Day? Ans. – Adam & Eve Corr. Ans. Sonora Dodd in 1909
2.        Dennis G – Q – Which president signed Father’s Day proclamation? Ans. Truman Corr. Ans. L Johnson
3.        Lou T – Q – What is the official flower of Father’s Day? Ans. Carnation Corr. Ans. Rose – Red if the father is living, white is the father is deceased
4.        Phil A – Q – What is the most common gift for fathers? Ans. Scotch Corr. Ans. tie
5.        Les – Q – How many stay at home dads? Ans. 600,000 Corr. Ans. 154,000
6.        Fr. Jeff – Q – How many fathers in US? Ans. 100 million Corr. Ans. 70.1 million
7.        Quotes from fathers – “You are not going out looking like that”, As long as you live under my roof – you’ll follow my rules” and “There’s nothing a little duct tape can’t fix”            
   

Guest Speaker: Hearing Loop Technology (office located inside World University)

The system is installed in our meeting room and the cost was split by the 2 Rotary Clubs and the Men’s Club. The cost was $2500 for this room. The system wirelessly transmits from the microphone to the hearing aid. There is a T coil that needs to be activated on the hearing aid, that an audiologist can activate. The system is used in many movie theaters (including Ojai Playhouse), churches, doctor’s office, and pharmacy counter. In Santa Barbara the system is in the art museum and a seniors center and will soon be at UCSB Campbell Hall and the airport.  In a private home, you can hook it up to a TV. It needs to be balanced in both ears. It would be great if movies ran a different sound track with the special effects damped down for those with this system.

Rotary Club of Ojai West – Upcoming Events

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July 10

Inspirational Moment:      Stephanie Midgett

Anniversaries: Bob & Laura Denne (6)

1. Wine Festival Potluck, after setup, 5-ish this Saturday, June 8, sign-up sheet being circulated.
2. Get Well card being circulated for Richard McArthur
3. Step down party for Pres. Rob, June 19^th, 5:30, at the Kenyon’s house… last house at the end of Foothill lane

Surprise:  We had the Norhdoff Interact club’s bake sale.  $1,060 was raised from our members.  Those who were absent were remarkably low bidders with the exception of Ross Atkinson who seemed to bid on nearly everything.  Once again, Steve Frank was in his element and charmed the money out of us with few problems.  Thanks Steve.

• Lavon was generally happy to be with all her club friends
• Rick Turner was happy for the video produced by Rick Gould and because his daughter took 45 girls from the Girls Empowerment Program camping and they all came back
• Rene’s oldest granddaughter is graduating from Thatcher
• Stephanie was happy, I think because Zack May is graduating and what a wonderful family, etc.

FINES:

Dave May used fining to make the point that the Wine Festival is a very huge deal to the club and needs all the hands on deck to help .  Questions were answered but all were missed… everyone answered lower than the correct answer.

• John Haag:  The club achieves greater than $90,000 a year in profit from the festival
• Bob Beeby:  The Festival has made us more than a Million dollars since its inception
• Phil Adams:  Over 400 people work as volunteers, vendors, etc.
• Rene: 60 Wineries will participate this year

The various working groups met after a general meeting to go over Wine Festival issues:  A few of the general rules for everyone to remember are:

• Everyone must have wrist bands.  Blue is for volunteers.  They must be worn at all times during the festival
• No drinking without a drinking wrist band
• No giant umbrellas.. use common sense about letting them in and where they are set up
• You must wear you blue club polo shirt.  Even security wares the blue shirts with the security vest over the top
• Please work the entire event
• No outside alcohol comes in and no alcohol at all leaves the even site (with the exception of the wineries removing their own stock)
• Gate people must continue working till the end of the event to assure no one leaves with alcohol
• In the general admission area, pouring starts at noon and ends at 4pm.  Last bottles opened at 3:30pm
• Date of Birth of 6/9/1992 or earlier makes a patron legal for a drinking wristband
• NO PETS, NO PETS, NO PETS
• Vendors and volunteers come in back gate.  Your name will be on Ross’s list.  Everyone else comes in the big lot across the street from the festival.  From there, handicapped and motorcycles will pay and be given a pass to enter and park within the Casitas recreation area near the entrance to the festival.
• Lost and Found will be in the Rotary Booth adjacent to the Silent Auction.

Closing Quote: “Behold the rain which descends from heaven upon our vineyards, and incorporates itself with the grapes, to be changed into wine, a constant proof that God loves us, and loves to see us happy.”- Benjamin Franklin

Tom Farmer: what day in May is Memorial Day celebrated? Last Monday in May

Les: what was Memorial Days formerly called? Decoration Day

Jim H: What year (many experts believe) was the first Memorial Day observed? 1865

Pat: where was the first “official” Memorial Day celebrated?  Waterloo, New York

David May: On May 5, 1868 in his capacity as commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, a veteran’s organization, he issued a proclamation that “Decoration Day” be observed nationwide? John A Logan

Rob Long: May 30 was selected as Decoration Day first observed because it was not an anniversary of a battle? True

Ross: Memorial Day was first used in 1882. However the name was not used until after what war? WWII

Lou: what were decorated in remembrance of this day? Tombs of fallen Union soldiers

Rick G: On June 28, 1968, the United States Congress passed the Uniform Holiday’s Bill, which moved three holidays from their traditional dates to a specified Monday in order to create a convenient three-day weekend. However, it is considered the start of what? Summer

Lavon: what is one of the longest standing traditions which has been held in conjunction with Memorial Day since 1911? Indianapolis 500

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1. 1.       Thank Scribe – Linda B
2. 2.       Thank Set Up Crew – Scott McArthur, John Robinson, Mike Daley, Les G.
3. 3.       Mystery Greeter(s) – N/A
4. 4.       Birthdays:  Paul Thomas
5. 5.       Anniversaries:   Stephanie & Don Midgett, Donna Jones & Pete Sawyer

1. 1.       Bob Beebe- Rob’s Demotion party will be Wednesday June 19 at 5:30 pm

1. 2.       Nick Oatway- Sat. June 8 after set up at Lake Casitas bring a pot luck dinner to share-to be held at VIP tent

1. 3.       Board Meeting Thursday May 23 at Eggs N Potatoes 7:00 am

1. 4.       Bob Denne- need more volunteers for OWF – Security, ticket booth, and crossing guards.  Please ask friends and family.  If you can’t be there please find a replacement for you.  Bob also is selling raffle ticket to OEF (Ojai Education Foundation)

1. 5.       Holly- water bottles for OYF Golf Tournament were made by her company with support of members who donated and had logos put on the bottles including ROW logo.

1. 6.       Brian Crawford- had successful BBQ at Matilija.  Fewer people this year with more left over food.  Thanks to Bob Denne, Nick, Phil, Holly, Damen, Lou, Carol, Bill, Steve Frank, Dave May. 

1. 1.       John Robinson- Happy his wife is back from trip to Kansas, but his puppy is happier.
2. 2.       Holly- is getting married to Damen in June and they are expecting a baby in November!
3. 3.       Stephanie and Michelle – Happy about Holly’s announcement!
4. 4.       Bob Beebe- Happy about new Rotary sign on Ojai Ave at entrance to Soule Golf Course      
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1. 1.       John Haag- Grolsch Berwery founded in 1615.  Damaged in 2000.  Where is this beer brewed? Netherlands -Right answer-n
2. 2.       Scott McArthur-where did Guinness beer originate? Ireland- Right Answer
3. 3.       Steve Frank-Where is Heineken brewed?  Netherlands – Wrong Answer
4. 4.       Nick Oatway-What does it mean when you put a coaster on top of a glass?  Had enough. Right Answer
5. 5.       Mike Daley-How did Pabst Blue Ribbon get its name? Won in 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. Right Answer
6. 6.       Linda B- Beer is fat free.  True – Wrong Answer
7. 7.       Michelle-2 beers have same calorie count as? Double hamburger, roast beef sandwich or 2 slices cheese pizza.  Right Answer
8. 8.       Phil- What is an appropriate mixer to use in a Black & Tan? Harp Lager Right Answer
9. 9.       Linda T. What US city has most breweries? Philadelphia Wrong Answer

1. 10.   Les- What city was Blatz Brewery? Milwaukee. What was Mr. Blatz first name? Valentine Wrong answer

1. 11.   Bill S who Was original party animal? Spuds McKenzie

1. 12.   Rob Who had the slogan It’s all about the beer?  Abbot Ale Wrong Answer

• Vendors and volunteers have free parking passes. Handicapped get special pass at Parking Area to go to  Casitas gate and they don’t get charged to park
• All others get a map of event and parking.
• Motorcycles get to park as handicapped if they don’t want to get their bikes dirty in lot.
• Sponsors & press get 1 parking pass per 2 ticket
• Maps are on website
• No restrooms in parking lot only at exit

Angela Rules

• Everyone needs a wristband – no exceptions
• No coolers or alcohol from outside allowed in
• Id’s have to be checked at ticket booth and verified- ABC can send decoys in to check if we are looking at ID’s and shut us down if they see someone not asked.  Always ask if person is over 21
• All Rotary volunteers need to wear navy blue polo shirts
• Ask volunteers from community to wear navy blue shirt
• NO VOLUNTEER DRINKING ( ABC COULD SHUT EVENT DOWN)
• Pourers wear different wristbands.
• Drinkers wear neon orange, non drinkers wear red and VIPS wear yellow wrist bands. Vendors wear red
• There will be spirit vendors in VIP tent- Remy Martin, Patron
• Security- if someone has had too much to drink, get somebody to go with you to approach person and suggest they sit down and have some water.  There will be 2 Sherriff deputies on site if you need help
• All Rotarian’s are on security and hospitality
• Wristbands can only be worn on wrist and attach below watch with one finger between wrist and band
• Late in day people wander in and need to be at ticket booth & security all day to make sure no one gets in without paying or being IDed
• No one can leave with open containers of alcohol
• Need more volunteers- ask family and friends
• There will be 4 iPads for credit cards & cash-no checks accepted at ticket booth day of event

Contact Angela at owf@gmail.com

Website has maps and instructions

More to come next week from David May

Rotary Club of Ojai West – Upcoming Events

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6.19

2.   May 28 meeting will be devoted to Wine Festival preparation. Very important that all attend!

3.   Bob Denney announced the sail project would be put off until next year and the city is replacing the playground equipment at Libby Park. Bob also asked for more volunteers for the Wine Festival

4.  Bryan asked for volunteers for the bar b que this Thursday at Matilija school.

Jessica Avila and Laura Deplano spoke about their experiences at RYLA

Happy Bucks

Jane, Howard, Linda Taylor. Holly and Karon Wright were happy

A thank you letter from Zack May was read

- Nathan Kaeller of RCO invited members to attend fund raiser 5/11/13 for Tibetan Aid medical service project.

- 4th of July Committee seeks volunteer assistance, contact Nancy Hill @ 646-0076 and/or 302-6093.

- Thank you cards & letters received from Boat Program participating students, Club sponsored RYLA attendee and Nordhoff H/S.

- Jim Halverson invited members to attend Dare to Dance, Spring Dance Concert May 10, 11 & 12 (www.nhsdance.com).

-Louanne Faye sends congratulations to the BBQ Committee and the Club for a job well done (no pun intended) at the Ojai Tennis Tournament.

- Bryan announced the need for volunteers at the next BBQ Committee event on 5/16 at Matilija J/H, service @ 6-6:30PM

Reggie selected trivia questions surrounding Lake Casitas and information offered at the programs sponsored by our Club. Victims included Rob, Mike, Nick, Bob, John, Stephanie and John. As usual, Reggie had some doozies.

The Ojai Studio Artists organization is in its 30^th year of existence.

Over the past 30 years OSA has provided over $100,000 in scholarships to local talented youth.

The main fundraiser of the OSA is the Ojai Studio Artists Tour which features the working studios of local artist. The early October event was patterned after the Ojai Garden Tour and offers the opportunity to visit a wide variety of working studios.

Closing Quote: William Archibald Spooner (22 July 1844 – 29 August 1930) was a famous Oxford rector and dean whose name is given to the linguistic phenomenon of spoonerism.

“Spoonerisms”, are plays on words in which corresponding consonants, vowels, or morphemes are switched. Few, if any, of his own spoonerisms were deliberate, and many of those attributed to him are apocryphal. It is said that Canon Spooner not only mixed up words, but entire concepts upon occasion. Reportedly, he once spilled salt at a dinner and absent-mindedly poured some wine on it, a reversal of the usual procedure. According to sources, he once remarked of a widow that “her husband was eaten by missionaries.”

Here are a couple of his more famous lines. See if you can sort out what he meant to say:

“The Lord is a shoving leopard”

“It is kisstomary to cuss the bride”

“Mardon me padam, this pie is occupewed. Can I sew you to another sheet?” (Pardon me, madam, this pew is occupied. Can I show you to another seat?)

“You have hissed all my mystery lectures, and were caught fighting a liar in the quad. Having tasted two worms, you will leave by the next town drain”

(You have missed all my history lectures, and were caught lighting a fire in the quad. Having wasted two terms, you will leave by the next down train)

He supposedly remarked to one lady, during a college reception, “You’ll soon be had as a matter of course” (You’ll soon be mad as a Hatter of course)

“Let us glaze our rasses to the queer old Dean” (…raise our glasses to the dear old queen)

“He was killed by a blushing crow”. (He was killed by a crushing blow)

But now I need to “shake a tower” ( take a shower)

1. Senga Classic Stage demonstration – Senga was established in 2009.  To date, they have 14 quality productions to their credit.  Francisca Beach and Jennifer Brown did a reading for our enjoyment.

2.   Holly: water bottles for Ojai Valley Youth Foundation, sponsorship opportunity.    Contact Holly re details

3.    Next Board Meeting is this Thursday April 25, at Eggs & Potatoes Restaurant – 7 a.m.

4.    Nick Oatway has scheduled a Board Retreat for May 4, noon to 5, at the Krishnamurti Board      Room at 1098 McAndrew Rd.

5.   Step-down (demotion party) is presently set for June 19 around 6 pm at the Kenyons’ house at the end of Foothill Lane.

6.    BBQ Thursday.  Service will begin at 5:30.  Any questions, contact Bryan Crawford.

FINES –  Fr Jeff Wilhelm    – topic Earth Day

Michelle H. – Most popular quote used by ecologists? Ans – “We treat this world of ours as if we have a spare in the trunk”.

Linda Burr – What is the symbol found on recyclable materials? Ans – Three interlocking circles.

Kathy D. – Three interlocking arrows stand for three Rs.  What are the 3 R’s?  Ans. – Reduce, recycle, reuse.

Phil – An aluminum beer can be recycled how many times? Ans – indefinitely.

Paul T. – Which emits the most pollution? Your house or car?  Ans – house

John Haag – Global climate change is a result of?  Ans – Human activities, particularly use of fossil fuels.

Lou – AQI stands for what? Ans. – Air Quality Index

Stephanie – In a single morning how much recyclable trash did a group of young volunteers pick up from California beaches? Ans. – 3 million pounds.

Tom Farmer – How many pounds of trash does each American generate each year? Ans. – 1,617 lbs

Dennis Guernsey – Just in case we destroy the earth (and real estate) through our careless stewardship, how close is the nearest planet that could sustain life? Ans. – 1,200 light years.

Greg discussed the Ojai Valley Preserve which is approx 200 acres of land below the back drop of the valley.  It is at the foot of shelf road and backs up to the national forest.

Next Week: 5th Tuesday at the Museum, Living Treasures Recognition Night, 5-7 pm.

May 7: Severro Laro, Ojai City Council

Closing Quote: “New ideas pass through three periods: (1) It can’t be done; (2) It probably can be done, but it’s not worth doing; and finally (3) I knew it was a good idea from the start!”- Arthur C. Clarke

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1.       Thank Scribe – Linda Burr
2.       Thank Set Up Crew – Scott, Mike and Les
3.       Mystery Greeter(s) – See Above
4.       Birthdays:  N/A
5.       Anniversaries:   N/A
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1. 1.       Nick- Reported on District Assembly.  Nick as PE and Linda as PEN attended on Saturday.  There were several hundred attendees and it was very well done.  Went to the Program talk. 

1. 2.       Brian-OWF meeting

1. 3.       Tom Farmer-brought in a $3,500 sponsorship from Mercedes of Oxnard for the OWF

1. 4.       Brian – the Tennis Tournament BBQ will be Thursday April 25.  Need help with BBQ from 12 to 5 and servers from 5-7.  He will need a lot of help with serving. Libby Park

1. 5.       Youth Sunday 4/21.  BBQ at Libby Park.

1. 6.       Board meeting 4/25 at Eggs n Potatoes 7am.

1. 7.       5^th Tuesday Social 4/23 to be combined with Living Treasures event at 5pm at the Ojai Museum.

1. 1.       Ross- Happy to ask at his table if they think Congress will simplify the tax code any time soon.

1. 1.       Lou Torres – Why didn’t Richard Hatch pay taxes on money he won?   He thought CBS paid. Wrong Answer
2. 2.       Rene- Who did Leona Helmsy say paid taxes?  The little people.  Wrong Answer
3. 3.       Kathy-How many dependents did David Duke claim on return? 15-20 Right Answer
4. 4.       Les – in 1998 Linda La Roche was convicted of not paying taxes for how many years? 10. Right Answer
5. 5.       Scott – Willie Nelson _____________ Right Answer
6. 6.       Mike- Pete Rose _______________Wrong Answer Salary of ESPN commentator
7. 7.       Rob – Wrong Answer
8. 8.       Nick- Why was Wesley Snipes indicted?  Wrong Answer He was a non-resident alien.
9. 9.       John Hay- where did David Bowie move to avoid tax rates? Right Answer. Switzerland
10. 10.   Ross- Where did the Girls Gone Wild guy put his money as a tax haven? Wrong Answer Bermuda

1. 11.   Austin How many evade taxes? Right Answer 7.5m

1. 12.   Holly- Martha Stewart served time for what?  Wrong answer  Insider tracing

1. 13.   Reggie- Heidi Fleiss served 3 years for what?  Right Answer

Brief summary: Deborah gave a history of the Green Coalition which started in 2006 by Ken Wright.  The focus this year is on sustainable energy – reducing light pollution, water security and sustainable transportation.  The community events they sponsor are the E waste collection in January, the Plant and Seed Exchange in February, Earth Day in April, Green Home tour in October.  Since 2009 they have been active in restoring Libby Creek to its natural state. Upcoming event is Solarized Ojai July – August (www.solarizeojai.org) where they will have events to promote solar energy.

Rotary Club of Ojai West – Upcoming Events- See website after members information

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1.        Thank Scribe – Linda Burr
2.        Thank Set Up Crew – Mick Caldwell, Mays, Jack McClenahan
3.        Birthdays:  Nick Oatway, Dennis Guernsey, David May (Linda Burr declined to celebrate)
4.        Anniversaries:   N/A
5.        Avenue of Service Award –.        
6.        RCOW Awards – Student of the Month Ben (Interact Co-President)

1.        RCOW Other Awards – Paul Harris awarded to Hannah Turner (Rick’s granddaughter and Nordhoff student ) and Service Award to Zack May for his dedicated service to ROW Wine Festival over the years. 

1.        Members asked to sign get well card for Richard McArthur.

1.        Nick-There will be a retreat for next years (2013-2014) ROW Board of Directors on Saturday May 4^th  at the Krishnamurti Foundation.  The District Assembly is Saturday April 13^th from 8-4 in Oxnard at Pacifica High School.

1.        Bob Denne- the Shade Sail project for Libby Park received a $5,000 District grant and is on the way to getting done.

1.        Jim Halverson- OWF Sponsorships total $14,500 with new sponsorships from the Gould’s and solicited by Tom Farmer. $30,000 in kind Sponsorships received.

1.        Nick Oatway was elected the ROW representative at the Convention in Lisbon this year.

1.        OWF meeting Tuesday pm 4/9 at Bryan Crawford’s office.

1.       Youth Festival sponsored by the Friday Club scheduled for Sunday 4/21.  They will need to use ROW popups and will need help delivering and picking them up that day. 

1.       Bryan Crawford – next BBQ scheduled 4/25 at Libby Bowl. He needs help with BBQ from noon to 5.  And more help with serving and clean up from 5:30 to 7.

Rotary Club of Ojai West – Upcoming Events

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4.13.2013

4.25.2013

5.4.2013

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1.        We still are looking for board members for the term starting in July… we especially need a membership chair.  See PE Nick

1.       Dist. Assembly is April 13 8-3:30 at Pacifica HS in Oxnard.  No charge to you but you must register so they will feed you…both breakfast and lunch

1.       President Rob has the idea of donating the 5^th Tuesday social funds and having as many members as possible attend the Living Treasures Reception that night.  Tell Rob what you think  (It is a good idea).

1.        Reggie reminds us that the “boat is exciting”.  Trips scheduled on the 8^th, 9^th, and 23^rd including a trip for seniors from HELP of Ojai.  The Boat Program needs volunteers… people to learn to be drivers, people to be docents.  And CJ could use help cleaning the boat.  Talk to Reggie or CJ

1.        Wine Festival meeting on Tuesday the 9^th at Brian Crawford’s office at 5:30pm

1.        Keep Richard McArthur in your prayers… he’s really hurting with a very bad back.  No visitors yet.

1.        Holly reports we donated to Nordhoff’s Safe and Sober Grad Night… enough to support 10 students.

1.        Bob Beeby.. Happy that announcement of an Ojai Wal-Mart was an April Fool’s Joke
2.        Reggie… Read a text from his daughter, Jocelyn, with lots of personal news, all of which would make any father apoplectic… also, an April Fool’s joke.
3.        Pat… Happy to announce that the 4^th of July Committee needs volunteers.  Unhappy to announce that if they don’t get the volunteers, they may not be able to stage the annual parade.
4.        Gayel… Happy to have had a special day at the Lake with her grandchildren… and for having the Rotary Boat at the Lake.

In the Matililja District of the Ventura Co. Council there are 352 Cub Scouts in 14 packs, 326 Scouts in 20 troops, 62 Venturers in 8 units and 30 scouts were promoted to Eagle in 2012.

Challenges impacting Scouting include Recruitment (especially into Cub Scouts) Retention from Cubs to Scouts, getting adult volunteers and getting and keeping financial support.

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